CHAPTER 

 :  The farthest bounds of the universe shall profit

me nothing, neither the kingdoms of this world. It is

good for me to die for Jesus Christ rather than to

reign over the farthest bounds of the earth. Him I

seek, who died on our behalf; Him I desire, who rose

again [for our sake]. The pangs of a new birth are

upon me.

 :  Bear with me, brethren. Do not hinder me from

living; do not desire my death. Bestow not on the

world one who desireth to be God's, neither allure him

with material things. Suffer me to receive the pure

light. When I am come thither, then shall I be a man.

 :  Permit me to be an imitator of the passion of my

God. If any man hath Him within himself, let him

understand what I desire, and let him have fellowfeeling

with me, for he knoweth the things which straiten me.